Hollywood is once again in turmoil after Vin Diesel made some harsh comments about Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, after the famous host Joe Rogan publicly praised Johnson’s performance in the movie The Smashing Machine. Rogan even said that The Rock deserved an Oscar for his role as Mark Kerr – a real-life wrestler in the history of American sports.

However, Vin Diesel seems to disagree at all. The star of the Fast & Furious series is said to have reacted strongly in a private conversation, even mocking The Rock bluntly:

“He deserves an Oscar? That’s ridiculous! It’s the worst-rated movie of his career. And he did it because he abused so many things – from fake muscles, painted images to media tricks.”

This statement quickly spread on film forums and social networks, causing fans of both sides to explode into fierce arguments. One side believes that Vin Diesel is jealous of The Rock’s success and fame, while the other side agrees that The Rock has been too caught up in building a perfect image and forgetting the emotional element in acting.

The Smashing Machine – a film about the tragic life of boxer Mark Kerr – was once expected to be a turning point in Dwayne Johnson’s career. However, after its release, the film only earned about $6 million, becoming the worst debut of his career. Many critics commented that although Johnson tried to show the psychological depth of the character, he still could not escape the shadow of an action star, making the audience “unable to believe in real emotions”.

This made Vin Diesel’s comment even more sarcastic. Some close sources revealed that Diesel “has long been frustrated” because Joe Rogan – a big influencer in the American media – publicly defended The Rock even when the film was criticized by experts. “Vin feels like Joe Rogan is trying to turn defeat into victory,” the source said.

Dwayne Johnson’s side has remained silent in the face of these attacks. However, on his X (Twitter) account, he posted a meaningful status:

“Sometimes, the people who don’t know you say the most about you. Let your work speak for itself.”

This shared line was immediately interpreted by fans as a gentle but profound response to Vin Diesel.

Although the secret feud between the two action stars has existed for many years, it seems that the “secret” war has now officially exploded. The two used to co-star in the Fast & Furious series, but after disagreements about the way they work, they severed their relationship and no longer cooperate.

Now, when The Smashing Machine becomes the center of public opinion, their tense relationship has once again been rekindled. Is Vin Diesel telling the truth – or is he just trying to “sink” his old rival to maintain his position in Hollywood?

One thing is for sure: the story between Dwayne Johnson and Vin Diesel is not over. And perhaps, for fans, the confrontation between these two “muscle giants” is more attractive than any action movie they have ever starred in.